Minister Bains Attends the Toronto Global Forum
Government and the private sector must boost spending on talent, research and innovative start-ups
(firmenpresse) - TORONTO, ONTARIO -- (Marketwired) -- 09/12/16 -- Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada
In a period of low economic growth, Canada needs to invest in developing the talent and skills of its people. Canada should also focus on scaling up start-up companies and using the government's purchasing power to drive innovation. That's the kind of leadership that Canadians expect from their government.
The Government of Canada's will put in place the conditions to create good-paying jobs for the middle class as well as those working hard to join it.
This is the message that the Honourable Navdeep Bains, Minister of Innovation, Science and Economic Development, delivered today to an audience of business and public-sector leaders at the .
In his remarks, Minister Bains emphasized the need for both government and the private sector to make smart investments in three key areas:
Minister Bains concluded by issuing a challenge to the business community to spend more on research and development as well as talent development.
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"Low growth does not have to be Canada's fate. We can seize the future and position Canada to outperform the rest of the world. An innovation economy that creates good-paying jobs for the middle class is within our grasp. Our government stands ready to be a meaningful partner in nurturing homegrown talent while attracting the best and brightest from around the world. We are investing in people, infrastructure and research excellence, which are the cornerstones of an innovation economy. But I also challenge our business leaders to make similar investments, which will power our country to a bright and prosperous future."
- The Honourable Navdeep Bains, Minister of Innovation, Science and Economic Development
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343-291-2500
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Datum: 12.09.2016 - 19:30 Uhr
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